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Masdam Family History

Masdam Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Adam, Madan, Maslak, Mcadam, Massa, Haslam, Madar, Masias, Basham

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Where is the Masdam family from?

You can see how Masdam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masdam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Masdam family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Masdam's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Masdam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masdam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Masdam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masdam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Masdam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Masdam. For the veterans among your Masdam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masdam lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Masdam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Masdam in 1972 was 93, and 89 in 1995.

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